INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
• The maximum load is for the powerchair to be occupied by one person only. Additional weight could
damage components or destabilise the powerchair, potentially causing injury.
Warning
• The powerchair may only be used to transport one person at a time. It should not be used for clim-
bing. The backrest is not designed to support an entire person's body weight, and the armrests are
not designed to support other individuals sitting / leaning — risk of collapse, entrapment.
• The powerchair is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play near or operate the powerchair,
as they are at risk of harm.
4.5 Training
All individuals operating the InstaFold™ Powerchair are to be suitably familiar with the functionality and limitations prior
to use. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure they are suitably trained to use the powerchair and any associated
parts safely and correctly. Every effort should be made to resolve deficiencies and should include consideration of
retraining, falls prevention and equipment alterations and modifications. If these instructions for use are not deemed
sufficient and the need for training is required, please contact Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Germany (see section 2) who
can discuss training options with you.
4.6 General Warnings
• Do not use a damaged or badly worn powerchair — risk of harm.
• Check the functionality of the powerchair before every use. Ensure the joystick and control system
Warning
is responsive and free from unintended movement. Check the current fastest speed setting is ap-
propriate. (It is recommended to use a slower speed setting at the beginning of every use, gradu-
ally increasing the speed setting as appropriate.) Ensure your lap belt is secured before operating
the powerchair.
• Do not use the powerchair in rain or snow conditions — risk of electric shock.
• Do not drive on grass, motorised roads or in muddy or icy conditions.
• Reduced speed and care should be taken when navigating obstacles.
• Do not attempt to navigate on slopes greater than 6°.
• If unintended movement of the powerchair occurs, release the joystick to automatically stop the po-
werchair. If this fails, cut off power to the powerchair.
• Under no circumstances should the powerchair be used as a seat in a motor vehicle
• The powerchair is designed for occupants who weigh less than 120 kg; overloading may put the
user at risk of falling or entrapment.
• Do not touch any exposed contacts or connectors while using the product or while in contact with
other individuals.
• Misused electrical equipment can be hazardous.
• Do not operate the powerchair while under the influence of alcohol or when excessively tired.
• Do not operate the powerchair at night near motorized roads or in situations without a clear line of
sight.
• Only approved parts, specified for the InstaFold™ Powerchair, should be used. Accessories that have
not been approved or designed for use with the powerchair are not to be used — a hazard could be
introduced due to product combination incompatibility. If in doubt, contact Drive DeVilbiss Health-
care Germany
• Modification of the InstaFold™ Powerchair, its parts or features is not allowed without the permission
of Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Germany — a hazard could be introduced.
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